Sini Shetty's upbringing in Mumbai and her strong connection to Karnataka have shaped her identity, combining traditional values with modern aspirations. (Images: Instagram)
Representing India in this prestigious pageant this year is Sini Shetty, originally from Mumbai with ancestral roots in Karnataka.
The 71st edition of the Miss World pageant is scheduled to take place in India, at the Jio World Convention Center in Mumbai. This prestigious event will take place on March 9, 2024, where the current champion, Karolina Bielawska of Poland, will hand over her crown to her successor. India will host the competition after a hiatus of 28 years. In February last year, Julia Morley, president of the Miss World Organization, initially announced that the pageant would be held in the United Arab Emirates. However, the decision was later changed and Jio World Convention Center was selected as the new venue for the event.
Representing India in this prestigious pageant this year is Sini Shetty, originally from Mumbai with ancestral roots in Karnataka. As excitement builds around the much-awaited event, here are some facts about India's representative:
Sini Shetty's roots
Sini was born and raised in Mumbai, Maharashtra, with ancestral links to Karnataka. Her upbringing in Mumbai and her strong connection to Karnataka have shaped her identity, combining traditional values with modern aspirations. Sini's family has been a pillar of support throughout her journey, fueling her passion for dance that she practiced from a very young age.
Professional dancer
She is a trained dancer and completed her Arangetram in Bharatanatyam at the young age of fourteen. She learned Bharatanatyam from the legendary classical dancer Radhakrishnan Padmini.
Academic trip
Sini's academic journey led her to graduate from St. Dominic Savio Vidhyalaya in Mumbai and pursue a bachelor's degree in accounting and finance. Currently, she is furthering her education in the Chartered Financial Analysts (CFA) professional program.
Inspiration
Sini is inspired by the words of actress Priyanka Chopra, who said: “Don't try to get into a glass slipper. Instead, let us break the glass ceiling,” she told Hindustan Times in an interview.
Trip to the beauty pageant
Sini's journey to the Miss World stage began with her participation in Miss India 2022, where she represented Karnataka and won the title of Miss India Karnataka. Her success continued with accolades such as Miss Talent and Times Miss Body Beautiful during the Miss India 2022 sub-competitions, cementing her position as a prominent contestant.
Working for social causes
Despite her growing fame and success in the beauty pageant world, Sini remains steadfast and focused on giving back to society. Her efforts to collaborate with Teach India and other NGOs through her Beauty With A Purpose (BWAP) project, Aashhayein, demonstrate her commitment to making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
As the 71st Miss World pageant approaches, all eyes are on Sini Shetty as she prepares to represent India on the world stage. With her combination of traditional values, academic excellence and social consciousness, Sini embodies the spirit of a modern Indian woman who is ready to make a mark on the world stage.
